More poison….Maketoys Nova Prime

This is more poison from my beloved TF collector pal…

I started reading IDW More Than Meets The Eye comics and got to "know" Nova Prime.

Then was introduced to the piece that Maketoys produced: MT-03 Hypernovae (Nova prime). Couldn't get it the first time round, stocks were out before the figure was even released.

Maketoys then decided to "re-issue" but with some difference, not in the build but in stickers and colors (very slight) After I got poisoned, got my pal to help source for one. took some time before he could find me a 1st edition piece…Thank you my friend….for the poison and helping to get this….

 Here's the carton box packaging that comes with each piece. Even the carton box seems like a "collectible". 

The actual box packaging.

 Alternate truck mode...

First level bot mode…looks like Ultra Magnus as my pal says…

i find it abit too skinny...

Level 2 bot mode….additional rifle blaster, more sturdy arms and legs...

Nova Prime Final bot mode: Angel of Death!

All along, the stuffs that Maketoys produce are of good quality. Clear defined lines, nice straight cuts and the joints and moving parts fit snugly in place. This Nova Prime is no exception.

The overall figure is good…what i would complain about would be the weight balance of the figure and the size….

The wings hanging onto the back somewhat causes the figure to fall backwards, he seemed to be carrying a heavy back pack behind. But this can be solved with some posing of the figure.

Size wise, it is slightly bigger than a deluxe sized toy…so for this kind of price, i am thinking of a leader sized one, at least.

Those that didn't read the IDW comics before, would not know anything about him, just like me before.

Transformation is abit difficult with some parts forming (though all parts will be used in both bot mode and alternate mode). This is a very nice figure and i would recommend all Convoy/Prime lovers to get this piece when it releases in the mass market soon.

MakeToys Bomber (Not Powerglide) and Hover (Not Seaspray)

MakeToys Bomber and Hover

Basically a 3rd party issue of powerglide and seaspray, complete with G1-ness and articulation.

The size is closer to the original G1 minibot size, unlike the Classics Ultra Powerglide (Here!) and the HFTD Voyager Seaspray.

I posted a video on youtube regarding this 2 fellas: Video

For bomber, the articulation of the elbows are somewhat limited, only being able to bend inwards. If you need to bend it forward, the fist will be facing palm-wards to the sky.

But i think the face makes up for it. The screw exposed on the forehead is a reminiscence of the G1 figure.

The articulation on the hips and knees are well executed.

Transformation is somewhat easy. I need not check with the instruction sheet provided. I guess you just have to fidget with the fella abit and it will all work out. But have to be careful with the tail wing (feet) when transforming as it may get abit tricky and filmsy. The color is also G1-like (thumbs up!)....overall i would say its still ok to acquire.

Hover is also a good reminiscence of the G1 Seaspray.

Articulation at the shoulders, elbows, hips, knees and even feet makes it a good figure to pose/play with.

Transformation for Seaspray is a challenge for me. Though similarly, no instructions required, but i always pop out the arms while trying to push the propeller upwards to transform into the bot mode. Vice versa, i have to be really really careful so as not to pop out the arms. Thank goodness that the arms are connected via ball joints and easy to fix. For a moment i thought i had broken something!! This is the about the only complain i have. If i really wana be fussy with it, then it will be the "Ronald McDonald shoes" he's wearing. Color-wise, its spot on vs G1 version.

Purhases from Hong kong trip....23 December 2011...Victory Saber Giftset!

Was in Hong Kong for hoildays...met up with one of my collector buddies who's residing in Hong Kong right now....He got for me a gem, Victory Saber Giftset!

Then we went to In's Point at Yau ma Tei...its very near the exit A2 of Yau Ma tei Station, less than 5 mins walk. Basically the whole floor (i think its 2nd floor) are all shops selling toys.

Again with his help, i got a good discount for some 3rd party stuffs like Maketoys Bomber (powerglide) and Hover (seaspray), Hercules - Dr Crank, Heavy Labor & Structor.

I took out the boxes for the hercules-bots. The boxes were far too big for me to bring back, so they are considered loose...but 3rd party stuffs to me, boxes are not important and of no value.

The Henkei Minibots were acquired at a toy shop in Macau which i incidentally came across. Super pricing for the 2 sets of minibots!

Encore G1 Ironhide and Ratchet were also acquired in Macau at the same toy shop. Also at a good price.

Encore G1 Black Ironhide from Macau and Reissue G1 Inferno was bought at In's Point in Hong Kong...agn, my buddy helped me get a discount.

The Gem, one of the reasons why i chose Hong Kong as my holiday destination...to collect my Victory Saber Giftset which he helped me acquire months ago!

The box is perfect, almost in C-10 condition.

Complete paperworks.

Unused toys, bone white & almost perfect styrofoam except for a break at Victory Leo's Cannon.
Absolutely no chrome wear....

Victory Leo's missiles are still on sprue.

with the Victory Leo giftset, he has helped me got 2 pieces of my holy grail. (The first being the Goodbye Megatron). I can't thank him enough.

On top of that, he and his wife introduced me to a excellent hot pot restaurant where my family enjoyed the meal really much.

THANKS ALOT! you know who you are!